U.S. Marshals Service
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)
Department of Justice · Arlington, Virginia
- Salary
- $143,913 - $187,093 per year
- Pay grade
- GS-14
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Nov 5, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 19, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- No
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Promotion potential
- None
- Announcement
- ST-13107239-27-DH
Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Competitive service · Individuals with disabilities · Land and base management · Military spouses · Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista · Special authorities · Veterans
Applications are submitted on USAJOBS.gov, not on Careers.org. Always confirm details in the official announcement.
Summary
This position is located in the Human Resources Division, Arlington, VA. The selectee of this position serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement). You will be responsible for provides technical oversight, recommendations, and oversight of the USMS recruitment and placement function.
Duties
- As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement) at the GS-0201-14 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides expert management advisory services to USMS leadership, division heads, and program managers on end-to-end recruitment strategies, hiring flexibilities, and strategic human capital planning. Directs the merit systems accountability program, enforcing strict adherence to Title 5 civil service laws, OPM guidelines, Merit System Principles, and the USMS Merit Promotion Plan. Conducts quality assurance audits on public vacancy announcements, qualification determinations, applicant rating schedules, and certification control records to identify procedural vulnerabilities and safeguard program integrity. Oversees the operational execution of recruitment and placement of Deputy U.S. Marshals, including candidate screening, evaluation, and referral procedures to fill mission-critical law enforcement and operational support vacancies. Partners with program managers. Manages automated human resources information systems, workflow trackers, and custom reporting databases to analyze recruitment pipelines, track applicant statistics, and assess hiring cycle times. Directs work operations performed by GS-13 Senior HR Specialists, lead specialists, management analysts, and contractors, while establishing performance standards, assigning complex projects, evaluating work quality, and resolving administrative grievances. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
Qualifications
GS-14 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0201-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability: 1. Performing the operational work of and/or providing oversight for HR programs in the areas of Recruitment and Staffing, including directing competitive Delegated Examining and Merit Promotion operations, auditing case examining files and referral certificates for compliance with merit system principles; 2. Managing and exercising program oversight of multiple projects and program initiatives which included program monitoring and reporting, utilizing automated human resources information systems and analytics to track recruitment pipelines, monitor applicant statistics, and enforce certification control and statutory timelines; 3. Researching and evaluating complex HR programs and providing recommendations for new or substantially modified approaches to execute policies and program functions, including establishing quality-control check gates, formulating standard operating procedures, and designing talent acquisition strategies to resolve critical staffing shortages and; 4. Providing expert advisory services to high-level officials both internal and external to the Department, including advising executive leadership and management officials on complex staffing authorities, defending regulatory hiring determinations, and negotiating compliant talent delivery solutions. (NOTE: Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience). IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.